Noun

1. A mostly North European form of medieval song, with stanzas that do not repeat.

Noun

1. lai (a mostly North European form of medieval song, with stanzas that do not repeat).

Adjective

1. lay, equivalent to French laïc, laïque (relating to laypersons as opposed to clerical).

   Only used in the phrase "frères lais"; means religious servants not (yet) having been admitted to the priestly dignity.